Radish Top Soup
· 4 Tbs unsalted butter
· 1 large yellow onion, cut into a 1/4 inch dice
· 8 C radish top greens, cleaned
· 6 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
· 5 C chicken stock
· 1 C heavy cream
· Coarse salt and ground pepper
· 5 radishes zested
1. In a medium stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions, and sauté until transparent, about 4 minutes.
2. Add radish greens and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and chicken stock and cook, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender. About 35 minutes.
4. Working in batches, pass the mixture through a food mill or use a handheld blender to puree.
5. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Strain the puréed mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the original pot. Bring a soup just to a simmer over medium heat. Serve garnished with radish zest.